2023-01-28 - The Manchester Times

Memories Of Hindenburg Haunt Two Lakehurst Women

What Happened To e Residents Of Surf & Stream?

By Stephanie Faughnan

MANCHESTER – The last of the people who called Surf and Stream Campgrounds their home had no choice but to say goodbye to their surroundings. For some, it meant leaving behind more than 30 years of memories.

At the beginning of last year, the Ocean County Commissioners announced plans to purchase what they believed was a seasonal campground as part of its natural lands acquisition program. Government authorities admitted they

(Residents - See Page 16)

By

Bob

Vosseller

LAKEHURST –It happened more than 80 years ago but the memories of that fateful day in May, 1937, will never be forgotten.

Two borough women in their 90s recalled their memories of that day as if it were yesterday.

“My grandfather helped bring the

(Hindenburg - See Page 5)

VA Clinic Likely To Be Named After Toms River Hero

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – How does the Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell Outpatient Clinic sound? Local officials feel that it’s a pretty good bet that the new facility being built will be named after the World War II hero from Toms River.

The official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue. The ground-

breaking was on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Mall. Officials at the groundbreaking last year said that the building will enhance services currently provided, and will also add more. Some of the specialties noted during the presentation was primary care, mental health, dental, podiatry,

and women’s health, which is the fastest growing department.

Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has been pushing for the facility to be named after Lomell. He said in a recent interview that the town sent proclamations to Congressmen Andy Kim and Chris Smith and both were in favor of that name. Kim is a Democrat who used to represent

A Tearful Goodbye From Councilman And Clerk

Toms River. After the districts changed, the town is now represented by Smith, a Republican. Given that there’s support from both political sides, “I’m pretty confident that’s going to happen,” the mayor said.

As an Army Ranger, Lomell was in Normandy on D-Day. Already injured by machine

(VA Clinic - See Page 17)

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester Township Mayor Robert Arace, left, reads a proclamation honoring senior Councilman Sam Fusaro who is joined by his wife Barbara during a recent Township Council meeting.

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – It was a tearful farewell for the Township Council’s senior member, Sam Fusaro and retiring Township Clerk Sabina Martin. The two welled up as they

(Goodbye - See Page 9)

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Photos By Bob Vosseller Virginia Brown, 91, stands beside a display showing the Hindenburg and other facts related to the historic event of May 6, 1937 during an event at the Borough’s Community Center.

Jill Lewis, left, joins her mother Joyce McGee, who is holding a photo of her father David “Doc” Safford who was a member of the line crew during the fateful night of the Hindenburg disaster.

Councilman Seeks Assembly Seat

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Longtime official James Byrnes

has put his name in to represent the 9th District in the state assembly, hoping to bring a new voice to state politics.

Byrnes is a retired facilities director for a school district in Monmouth County. He served on the Berkeley Board of Education and was appointed to the Township Council in 2012. He’s on the board of social services. In the past, he was screened for the 3rd District Congressional seat.

“I’ve always been an Ocean County guy. I went to Ocean County College,” he said. “I really like what I’m doing in Berkeley,” he said. There are a lot of projects he’s been involved with. For example, he’s been working on the dog park on .9 acres of vacant land on Butler Boulevard. There’s another where the Holly Park residents want a park built on the end of Main Street. These two projects both had roadblocks from the State Department of Environmental Protection. Byrnes said he’s hoping to fight for local municipalities against over-

bearing state mandates.

Byrnes said he’s going to go before the screening committee up against other Republicans, including Lacey Committeemen Mark Dykoff and Timothy McDonald, Stafford Mayor Gregory Myhre, and Barnegat Committeeman John Novak. In a previous article, these four challengers were profiled; Byrnes was unable to be reached. As of this writing, Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove has not said publicly if she is running for re-election.

Each State district has one member of the senate and two in the assembly. Senator Christopher Connors said he will not run for re-election. The 9 th District’s other assembly member, Brian Rumpf, has said that he is looking forward to serving beside Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato who is the frontrunner for the senate seat.

Ocean County Republican Chair George R. Gilmore said those who have turned in letters of intention would be scheduled to meet with the screening committee on February 11. Recommendations then go to

2023 Power In The Pines Air Force Base Open House

LAKEHURT – The 2023 Power in the Pines Air & Space Open House will be hosted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from May 20 to 21. This event is free

and open to the public. Check back for more details.

The USAF F-16 Viper Demonstration will headline the event along with other performers.

Ocean County GOP elected committee people who will vote on their selection at the mini-convention scheduled for March 8. Following that is the primary election in June to see which Republican winds up on the ballot in November.

The 9th District is made up of the following areas: Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Ocean Township (Waretown), Pine Beach, Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, and Tuckerton. This legislative district makes laws that govern the state, as opposed to the two senators from New Jersey who make laws for the nation.

In the wake of Amato’s possible move to Trenton, longtime political ally John Bacchione has announced he will run for mayor of Berkeley this year.

Bereavement Support Group

WHITING – The group will be meeting on January 27 at 1 p.m. in the D & E room Deerfield Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road Whiting, off Route 530. Anthony Lipari is

the speaker on stages of grief. Social time and refreshements.

For more information call Rosie at 732881-1044.

Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 20

James Byrnes

Hindenburg: Continued From Page 1

Hindenburg to land when it first came to the base and he helped build Hangar One (located at the Lakehurst Naval base which is part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst),” said Denise Maynard, a local photographer. Her grandfather was Harry Brown.

Her mother, Virginia Brown, said she and her husband came to Lakehurst in 1925. We’ve seen a lot of changes.”

Brown described what she observed on May 6, 1937. “We saw this great big dirigible go over as it passed overhead outside our house and then we heard a big noise. As soon as we heard that my father took off and we didn’t see him until the next morning.”

Her daughter noted, “she worked on the base for 35 years and retired from there.” Brown said she worked for the Navy Exchange in the office and her husband was in the service.

“She saw the Hindenburg and I saw the Blue Angels when they crashed,” Maynard added.

Lakehurst Historical Society member Bill Schmidt has been collecting the memories of people like Brown. Joyce Safford McGee is another long-time borough resident who Schmidt spoke to in his ongoing mission to communicate with those who are connected to the Hindenburg tragedy.

Schmidt who does presentations at the LHS Museum and other requested locations about the Hindenburg, sat down with McGee and her daughter Jill Lewis and went over some family history. They were later joined by The Manchester Times for another session of memory sharing about interesting times gone by.

“Joyce was five years old when that day (May 7, 1937) took place,” Schmidt said.

“That afternoon we knew the dirigible was going to come over because in the morning as it went over it was low enough - about a tree top high - that they would wave from the windows to us and we would wave back so we knew that when they left, they would come back again,” she said.

“Being as young as I was, I didn’t know the reason that they had left and came back again. I was outside playing in the yard and it started to rain. We had a bad thunderstorm and as I was walking across the ground and walkway back over to my house it blew up,” McGee said.

McGee added, “I didn’t know what it was. All I knew was this great big red ball had knocked me to the ground and I got up and ran to my house. My sister was four months old and in a carriage, and they said the carriage had bounced on the floor. My older two sisters were there watching her.”

She said she ran outside again and “I never saw so many people come to a house as they did to our house.” The highway wasn’t in place at the time and where the current 3 B’s restaurant is located on Route 37 is where her family house was.

“Lake Street ran all the way down to the bog and from the bog right across is where the field was,” she added. “Everybody started to come and I didn’t know where they came from. I was a little leery; I was just a little kid and to see all these cars coming, you wonder what in God’s name is going on. My mother came quick and grabbed me and put her arms around me and checked the other three kids to make sure they were all right,” she added.

McGee said, “everyone came over and asked ‘is Doc” okay?’ My mother said she hadn’t

heard yet. Doc was my father who was one of the ground crew of the Hindenburg. He was handling the (landing) lines.”

When her father David Reese Safford was first in the U.S. Navy he had medical experience which is how he got the nickname of “Doc.”

“Down the street from us was Auggie Miller who was head of the Lakehurst Fire Department and he came over to the house hollered, Dolly, Dolly (her mother) and he said I just talked to Doc and he’s fine and he wanted me to tell you he’s fine and he can’t come home until he’s released and it could be quite a while,” she added. When her father did return, “he came to our bedroom and kissed each one of us on the cheek and said ‘I’m okay. I’m here for you, go back to sleep,’” McGee said with tears in her eyes from the memory. “We loved our father dearly. He was a very special man.”

She would learn later that her father had aided a woman and her son who had jumped from the zeppelin and were on fire. He had wrapped his coat around them and put them into an ambulance. Her uncle was at a theater in Toms River at the time of the incident and “he said that after it blew, the noise was so loud that you could hear it for miles and miles. They announced it. The man from the theater came up and announced to the audience that the Hindenburg had blown up at Lakehurst.

“My uncle said everyone just peeled out of the theater and just left. He said there wasn’t a soul left in the theater and of course he came right to our house,” she recalled.

The family has a copy of the May 1949 edition of The Airship News that published an article about her father, and his commendation for his efforts at the airfield that day.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –

Tapped by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to chair the influential Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) vowed the bicameral panel, under his leadership, will “aggressively counter the transnational repression of Xi Jinping’s brutal dictatorship and ramp up scrutiny of those who are aiding and abetting the Communist regime.”

“The CECC has been instrumental in advancing critical legislation - including two laws I coauthored, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to account for its heinous atrocities,” said Smith, who has chaired 76 congressional hearings on human rights abuses in China.

Congressman Smith Vows Scrutiny Of Human Rights Abuses In China

“I thank Speaker McCarthy for his serious commitment to countering the Chinese Communist threat, and I am honored to continue my extensive legislative work to promote human rights as Chairman of the Commission,” Smith said. Smith, who has served four prior terms as CECC Chairman as well as four terms as Ranking Member, said he would build on his relentless, long - running work to combat China’s egregious human rights violations, which includes:

• Offering the first amendment ever in 1984 to a foreign aid bill to deny funding to organizations such as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that are complicit with China’s forced abortion and involuntary sterilization policies;

• Combating Xi Jinping’s war on religion and persecution of religious believers; Authoring the 2020 leg -

islation - and securing a historic first recorded vote in the House - on allowing US citizens the right to sue the Chinese government for its large - scale misrepresentation campaign during the coronavirus pandemic;

• Leading efforts to strip the CCP of its preferential trade status ever since President Clinton delinked trade and human rights in 1994; Chairing the first - ever congressional hearing in 2004 on the complicity of big tech in the CCP’s suppression of its own people;

• Investigating the Communist regime’s gendercide and its forced abortion policies resulting in tens of millions of “missing girls” in China;

• Exposing the CCP’s barbaric practice of harvesting an estimated 50,000 to 150,000 organs from living prisoners each year and introducing legislation to combat the horrific act;

• Scrutinizing US corporate complicity in China’s ongoing genocide - including sponsorship of Beijing’s 2022 “Genocide Olympics” - and other atrocities perpetrated by Chinese dictator Xi Jinping;

• Exposing the Communist regime’s exploitation of children in Africa - especially the labor trafficking of more than 40,000 children in the Democratic Republic of Congo - as part of its quest for cobalt and lithium to power the “Green Economy”;

• Ensuring the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (PL 117 - 78) that he coauthored is faithfully implemented to the fullest extent of the law; and

• Overseeing implementation of his Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act (PL 116 - 76) to combat the deteriorating state of civil and political freedoms in Hong Kong.

“Ever since President Clinton delinked human rights and trade with China nearly three decades ago, most US politicians and corporations have enabled the Chinese Communist Party through unfettered engagement and trade without serious human rights protections,” said Smith, a longtime vocal opponent of granting China preferential trade treatment.

“For far too long, the vast majority in Congress and certainly in the business community and foreign policy establishment have bought into what James Mann rightfully called ‘the China Fantasy,’ naively believing that if you just trade more with a dictatorship, then somehow it will matriculate into a democracy,” Smith said.

“It was not true then, and it’s not true now,” said Smith, who has been targeted with sanctions by the Chinese government and banned from China for his

relentless advocacy and legislative work to promote human rights. “The CCP has only become more powerful as countless innocent victims suffer while the Communist regime largely gets a pass for its gross human rights violations.”

“Now more than ever, we must boldly stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and its ultimate desire for global dominance before it’s too late,” Smith said.

Established in 2000, the congressionally - mandated Commission - which is made up of members of the House and Senate along with presidential appointees serving in the Administration - is charged with monitoring China’s compliance with international human rights standards, encouraging the development of the rule of law in China, and establishing and maintaining a list of victims of human rights abuses.

Contraceptives Can Now Be Purchased Without Prescription

Some Hormonal

From The Desk

Of The Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – On the oneyear anniversary of Governor Phil Murphy signing the historic Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, the Governor signed additional legislation to further the State’s ongoing efforts to secure and expand access to reproductive health care. The bill (S-275) will allow New Jersey pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without requiring a prescription.

Patients are typically unable to access self-administered hormonal contraceptives, in-

cluding contraceptive pills, patches, and rings, in New Jersey without first obtaining a prescription from a licensed health care provider.

To reduce barriers to access to this critical family planning tool, the bill requires the issuance of a standing order authorizing pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without an individual prescription and identifying the contraceptives that pharmacists are authorized to dispense.

“While many other states are working to restrict ac-

cess to reproductive health care – including contraceptives – our state continues to protect this fundamental right and expand access to this critical care on behalf of all who need it,” said Governor Murphy. “The current requirement of an individualized prescription imposes an unnecessary burden on people who may be unable to afford or find the time to go to a health care provider for a prescription. Removing that requirement will promote health equity and ease of access to contraceptives in order to empower women to make their own reproductive choices.

This legislation comes at a time when other states are allowing health care providers, health care institutions, and pharmacists to refuse to provide contraceptives or family planning care.

As such, access to contraception without a prescription will not be limited solely to New Jersey residents. New Jersey pharmacists will be permitted to provide these contraceptives to patients regardless of the patient’s residency.

“Since the Dobbs decision, state legislatures around the country have put a stranglehold on freedom, passing laws limiting access to abortion, with eyes on restricting the right to contraception! This from the states that use terms like freedom in their state slogans and government seals,” said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. “But in New Jersey, we both talk the talk AND walk the walk. New Jersey has emerged as a beacon of light to people across the country fearing for their

rights, for their health, for their future. This law will help that light shine just a bit brighter.”

In order to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without a prescription under the bill, pharmacists will have to follow standardized procedures and protocols adopted jointly by the Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Medical Examiners and complete a training program.

“New Jersey is a leader in protecting reproductive health and rights,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “This law removes access barriers to hormonal contraceptives and puts in place the necessary safeguards and protocols that will protect patient health, safety and privacy for New Jersey’s residents.”

“The enactment of this groundbreaking legislation reaffirms New Jersey’s unwavering commitment to women’s reproductive health and autonomy,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “Since women are often juggling the demands of jobs and family responsibilities, going through the hassle, time, and expense of seeing a doctor for a birth control prescription rarely fits into their schedules. Removal of barriers to contraceptives is a great advantage to women, especially since there are pharmacies on nearly every corner, with some open 24 hours per day. We now join 20 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 100 countries around the world in freeing the pill, so that women can obtain birth control without a prescription.”

Goodbye:

Continued From Page 1 bid goodbye and recalled their time serving the community.

It was a packed crowd at the Town Hall courtroom for Martin’s last meeting as clerk. She will retire at the end of the month. Fusaro resigned earlier in January.

Fusaro joined the council in 1990 and was re-elected in 1994, 1998 and 2002. He stepped down for career reasons in 2006 but returned in 2011. “Sam served on various township boards, the municipal planning board, master plan committee, recreation committee and the Pine Lake restoration committee, coached Manchester Little League and was involved with Manchester’s open space referendum,” the proclamation read by Mayor Robert Arace stated.

“Sam retired from council on January 15, 2023 after more than 30 years of dedication to township of Manchester. I wish him good health and all the best in his retirement,” Arace said.

It was Fusaro’s time to speak and he opened with a good natured jab to Council Vice President Jim Vaccaro who was presiding over the meeting in the absence of Council President Roxanne Conniff who could not be present due to illness.

“I’m not going to make it as long as Jim,” he said. The two would often joke about the length of some of Vaccaro’s council reports during meetings. The laughter however turned to tears as he began to reflect on his many years on council.

“I’ve never been on this side of the dais before and it feels weird. We have wonderful employees. Time flies sometimes. I will remember my time here with joy, pride and tears and thank you all,” Fusaro said. Vaccaro told Fusaro, “I wish you the best in your retirement. Over the years we have worked together, when I was on the planning board as a member and subsequently as a councilman. I have respect for you as a person and as a professional. You have always been there for advice and direction.

“You will be missed by all of us,” Vaccaro added.

Members of the Manchester Coordinating Council also made a presentation to Fusaro thanking him for attending their meetings over the years and expressing their views on issues of the community. The MCC represents the senior development com-

munities of the township.

Councilwoman Michele Zolezi noted how odd it was to see Fusaro in the audience and not sitting on the council dais.

“I want to say thank you Councilman Fusaro for all the years you have given Manchester. I know fi rsthand how passionate you have been about the town. I saw that when I was fi rst getting involved with the town on the planning board. You were extremely helpful and you were always passionate about doing what was right for Manchester,” Councilwoman Zolezi said. Councilwoman Zolezi said of Martin that while she had only worked with her over a short amount of time, (since the summer of 2021) that in that time period “you were very helpful to myself and the council and I have seen fi rsthand how you have jumped through hoops fi rst hand to help our residents. I want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You will truly be missed.”

“I thank you Councilman Fusaro for your service over so many years. You have been a tremendous asset to the town,” the mayor said.

Mayor Robert Arace said of Martin, “while our time together has been so short, it has been fabulous working with you over the last several weeks. Congratulations on your retirement and your service to the community.”

Martin also welled up as she was presented a bouquet of flowers. “Where do I start? My connection to Manchester started when I moved here in 1977, so I have close to 46 years invested in Manchester Township.”

“I was here as a resident that had a water contamination issue. I worked with many people including Councilman Fusaro in helping change the form of government to a non-partisan form of government and unveiling one of the biggest corruption cases in the state of New Jersey at the time,” Martin added.

“My children were born and raised here, I met my husband here, I served on the Planning Board for six years, vice chair for four of them, and worked with Councilman Fusaro to get the funding for our football field,” she said.

Prior to becoming clerk she was part of the Municipal Alliance. “I have a history with the town and I hate to retire here but I will always consider Manchester my home.”

Life Line Screening

MANCHESTER – Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on March 14 at 9 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manchester.

A package of four screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

• Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaqueone of the leading causes of strokes.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that

could lead to a ruptured aorta.

• Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Schedule your appointment today and receive special package pricing. Register by calling toll free 1-866-964-1386, text the word “circle” to 797979, or register online at llsa.social/HC.

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• Preparation of federal and state quarterly estimated income tax payments and annual extension payments

• Tax planning

• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities

• Solid knowledge of and ability to interpret tax rules and regulations

• Research and consultation on various tax matters

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Ability to handle simultaneous projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

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Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Full-time

Salary: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience

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COVID-19 considerations: All clients are asked to wear a mask. Lobby seating was removed. Client appointments are limited. All staff in the office are vaccinated/boosted.

A Valentine’s Celebration

WHITING – It would be wonderful if you could join us for a “new” event at St. Stephen’s being held on Valentine’s Day, February 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. Together we will celebrate the special people in our lives and invite you to bring your loved ones, friends or just bring yourself. You are guaranteed to have an enjoyable evening of delicious food and fellowship.

Plans ae underway to create a scrumptious menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts with a Valentine’s Day theme. Feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine or enjoy the non-alcoholic beverages that will be provided.

Even though we just enjoyed a fun filled

Christmas and New Year’s, we want to keep that good feeling. So, in addition to the delicious dinner, the committee is working hard to put together a fabulous Treasure Auction to make the event even more fun. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for two people. To make your reservation and arrange to get your tickets contact Barbara Marshall at 732-778-2628

The Valentine’s Day Event Committee: Co-Chairs: Barbara Marshall & Linda Chiappetta Committee: Susan Quigley, Carol Torres, Johann Soriano, Tom Masiello, Bob Virtue, Roberta Mackay, Joy Frey, Debbie & David Fischer, Pat Guenot and Judy Thompson.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 4 located at 15E Moccasin Drive in Whiting will be hosting a Flea Market on February 4. Come and enjoy shopping. They have over 50 vendors with many great bargains. The ladies at the stage will have many reasonably priced items, all donated by village residents. Visit

Jerry at the kitchen end of the room for Pull tabs, you may be lucky. Stop by the kitchen for some tasty breakfast treats.

Village 4 has a Flea Market the fi rst Saturday of every month. If you are interested in renting a table, email carolmarsella2@ gmail.com.

Ragtimers Show And Lunch

WHITING – The Women’s Club of Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village VI in Whiting will be presenting the Ragtimers on April 22. Cost is $17 and includes sandwich lunch, dessert, coffee/tea and show. Choice of sandwich, lunch 12 to 1 p.m.; show 1 to 2 p.m.

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Tickets available February 10 at clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road. Whiting, off Route 530. Call to make reservations for eight or more or to hold seats until you can pick up tickets.

For tickets or more information, call Rosie at 732-503-3043.

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Manchester Litt le League 2023 Registration

MANCHESTER – Division age is how old your child will be on August 31, 2023. If your child was born before September 1, 2006, they are too old.

Ages 4 to 6 – TBall Division

Ages 6 to 8 – Coach Pitch Division

Ages 7 to 11 – Minors Division

Ages 10 to 12 – Majors Division

Ages 13 to 14 – Juniors Division

Ages 15 to 16 – Seniors Division

2023 MLL baseball fees:

TBall Player – $150

Coach Pitch Player – $275

Minors, Majors, JR/SR – $325

Credit card users pay the card processing costs. In addition, there is a $3 Sports Connect transaction fee. If you pay in full, there is only one $3 charge. However, if you use the installment plan, you incur this $3 charge monthly.

Family Discount: Discounts are automatically applied when registering multiple children. Total fees do not exceed $550 per family, excluding credit card processing and transaction fees.

In person registration at MLL Complex: January 28 from 8 to 10 a.m. Final registration at MLL Complex; Cash/Check Payments Due: February 25 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Tryout Dates: March 4. TBall & Coach Pitch do not try out. Coaches/Parents Safety Meeting: March 16. Parents Meeting March 21. Opening Day: April 1.

Payment Options: Online – Visa & Mastercard; In Person – Mail Check or Cash. Note Monthly Payment Plan is Online Credit Card payments only. All participants must register online. Register Online at: ManchesterBaseball.net.

For more information, email mancehsterlittleleague@comcast.net.

The Start-Up Roadmap: Starting Your Journey

MANCHESTER – Does the thought of starting a business and being your own boss make you a little nervous?

Business ownership is an exciting journey! Even though many steps lie ahead, our Start-Up Roadmap can guide you along that journey. It provides detailed directions, tips on avoiding detours, and helpful resources to reach your destination.

This workshop will be conducted live and in person at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library on January 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Key topics covered include:

Starting Your Journey - Are You Ready to Start a Business?

Defining and Validating Your Idea Business Plan or Business Model Canvas?

Finding Funding Marketing Your Business Pricing, Sales, and Distribution Location Setup and Staffing

Join chapter mentors for an interesting presentation and come prepared to learn how to start your own business! Register at: score. org/southeastnj/event/startup-roadmap-starting-your-journey-part-2.

Annual Valentine’s Dance For Special Needs Students

MANCHESTER – The Valentine’s Dance for the school district’s special needs students is being held on February 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Ridgeway Elementary School.

Celebrate with an afternoon of music, dancing and food hosted by the Manchester

Township School District in partnership with our school staff, parent and community organizations.

We hope that you can join us! RSVP by February 3, here: bit.ly/ValentinesDanceRSVP.

2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt

MANCHESTER – Children will have loads of fun as they hunt for prize filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny!

Join for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 2 at 10 a.m. at Pine Lake (rain or

shine). Pre-registration is required. All participants must register by March 27. Manchester Township residents only. Must be 2 by or before April 2. Must still be 10 at the time of the Egg Hunt on April 2.

Crestwood Village 1 Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village 1 will be hosting a dance on March 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Music by DJ Louie. Set-ups included; BYOB and anything you would like to eat at your table. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and close 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10, 412 at the door. On sale at Crestwood Village 1 Auditorium on Tuesdays mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. Tables can be reserved when tickets are purchased in blocks of eight. No refunds unless dance is cancelled.

Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church

The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343

E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net

Website: christlutheranwhiting.com

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Retiring Officer Honored For 26 Years Of Service

MANCHESTER – On January 11, friends, family, and officers of every rank from the Manchester Township Police Department gathered to honor and celebrate Sgt. Bryan Vidovich and his law enforcement career spanning nearly 26 years.

During his retirement celebration, Mayor Robert Arace presented Sgt. Vidovich a proclamation in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the residents of Manchester Township. President of Manchester Township PBA #246, Officer Anthony Iliadis, presented Sgt. Vidovich with a retirement shadowbox highlighting the various units he served in, as well as the many awards he received throughout his extensive and decorated career. Sgt. Vidovich was also presented his retirement police badge by Chief Robert Dolan. Sgt. Vidovich served as a patrolman from January 1997 to October 2011, at which time he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. During the course of his career he received numerous letters of praise from residents for outstanding police work and positive

performance notices for exceptional performance. Sgt. Vidovich served as supervisor of the Police Honor Guard, a Field Training Officer responsible for the training of new officers, a department fi rearms instructor, and an instructor in the subject of Motor Vehicle Pursuits, among many others.

A recipient of numerous accolades and honors, Sgt. Vidovich received the Chief’s Award in 2005, 2007 and 2011, the Meritorious Service Award in 2007, the Exceptional Service Award in 2008 and 2011, the 200 Club Governor Valor Award in 2010 for rescuing a resident during a working house fi re, and the 911 Award for responding to New York City after the World Trade Center Attacks.

“Sgt. Vidovich brought a steady hand and level head to his work, thanks to his many years of experience and extensive institutional knowledge,” said Chief Dolan. “That type of experience is not easily replaced and will be missed. We all wish Bryan a happy and healthy retirement as he begins his next chapter.”

Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Chili Cookoff

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Borough Historical Society is holding the annual Soup~R~Bowl of Chili Challenge on January 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street. Area clubs and organizations make soups and chili and compete for the trophies of People’s Choice. Some of the groups joining the challenge and defending their title this year are, the First Aid, Police, Fleet Reserve, Arista Care Cooking Club, and our own Historical Society. If your club or

organization would like to join in, please notify Kathy by January 23.

The donation is $5 a ticket, children under 3 years admitted free. A gift basket auction and 50/50 add to the festivities.

All proceeds benefit the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum. Tickets are available at the museum, Colonial Bouquet flower shop on Union Ave., and at the door. The doors open at 3 p.m. Come out and spend a cold afternoon with friends and great warm food! For more information call Kathy at 908-839-7388.

Photo courtesy Manchester Police

High School Earns Computer Science Female Diversity Award

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School learned that they have earned the College Board AP Computer Science

Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles for the second year in a row.

Manchester Township High School is being honored with the AP Computer Science

Female Diversity Award for the outstanding work the high school is doing to engage more female students in computer science.

According to College Board, more than 1,100 institutions achieved either 50% or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or a percentage of the female computer science exam takers meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population during the 2021-22 school year. In 2022, Manchester Township High School was one of 832 schools being recognized in the category

of AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). College Board’s research shows that female students who take AP computer science are more likely to major in computer science in college compared with matched peers. Through Manchester’s leadership in diversifying computer science education, the high school is preparing female students for the high-paying, in-demand jobs of the future and giving them the opportunity to help solve some of society’s most challenging problems.

Manchester Township High School’s AP Computer Science students Julianna Griffith, Nelia Pikor, Ella Rajcok and their 21-22 AP Computer Science teacher Rachel Kelly excitedly came together for a photo celebrating the achievement. Not pictured who were also a part of the program are Emily Fisher, Angelina Tayeb, Bailee Tupper, Hannah Repuyan and Shonnette Samuel. Congratulations!

WHITING – Fernwood Women’s club will be sponsoring a program for Women’s History Month on March 10 at 7 p.m. called The Women Spies of WWII. This is an “in- period” costume presentation. All are

welcome. Program to be held at 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting. An RSVP is required in order to prepare refreshments and seating. Call Beverly at 973-652-8310 or Kathy at 732-261-8893 to reserve a seat.

– Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

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New Members Sworn Into Whiting Fire Company

WHITING – Congratulations to Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33’s four new members who were sworn in. Welcome to the fi rehouse family!

After the meeting, certified new members met with some seasoned members/officers to review their hoseloads, deployment, and repacking techniques on Engine 3301. Their unique response area/geography has led them to develop various setups and techniques to ensure a smooth and efficient

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In particular, new members became familiar with:

Their 1 3/4 inch combination nozzle bumper line which contains 150ft of pre connect laid in a “scorpion tail” configuration along with an additional 50 feet of dead load.

One of the 1 3/4 inch smoothbore crosslays packed with 200ft in a variation of the “minute man” layout.

Softball League Seeking New Players

MANCHESTER – Manchester Senior Softball League is looking for softball players who would be interested in joining the league for the 2023 season to play Recre-

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Residents: Continued

From Page 1 were surprised when residents appeared at their meeting and disclosed they lived onsite year-round.

The revelation resulted in a delay in the transfer of the property and a holdup of the $7.4 million offer made to Surf and Stream owners. Manchester Township contributed $1.5 million for the purchase of the land.

Ocean County Deputy Director Gary Quinn confi rmed the proposed sale fi nally closed in mid-December 2022. A portion of the seller’s funds is held in escrow until all of the structures on the property are demolished.

Despite approximately ten months of time to fi nd new homes, a number of people stayed until the bitter end. Unfortunately, the search for alternative housing still hasn’t panned out for some.

“Eddie,” 36, asked that only his first name be used to tell his story – admitting his embarrassment in a somewhat shaky voice. Eddie planned to sell the small camper he shared with his school-aged daughter. Unfortunately, the sale fell through, and Eddie’s old home got left behind when he departed Surf and Stream on November 18th.

Eviction proceedings resulted in deadlines and promises that property owners wouldn’t attempt to collect rent campers stopped paying after notice of the sale. Eddie figured he’d fi nd a place for him and his daughter –it still hasn’t happened.

“I think I’m up to paying $700 in apartment application fees and the background checks that go with them,” shared Eddie, who works two jobs. “Some are telling me I don’t make enough money to even qualify to put in an application. Others want three times the rent to get started, and that’s for an $1,800 unit.”

“I keep telling them I can swing it, and they say things are tighter because of COVID,” Eddie continued. “I’m not getting callbacks for any of the houses I’ve tried to get, including for seasonal rentals.”

Recently, Eddie came across a group outside the county’s social services system that said they would pay some of his rent. However, it’s still up to him to fi nd a place.

In the meantime, a trusted babysitter has been kind enough to let Eddie’s daughter live with her. The local school understands the situation, and the young girl remains with her same elementary school friends.

When darkness falls, Eddie searches one of a couple of regular parking lots to pull his sedan in for the night. But he can’t wait for the day he isn’t sleeping in his car or taking advantage of an inexpensive gym membership that allows him to shower daily.

Marie Cicalo and her husband, Anthony, were a bit luckier than some of the other campers. They moved to Surf and Stream because Marie had aspirations of ultimately owning a campground. Marie worked for the property owners until they announced the sale and fi red her.

Marie continues to keep track of her former campground neighbors. She knows at least a few have moved in with relatives and others landed apartments. She worries about Eddie and a couple of guys she knows who live in the woods. Marie also expressed her resentment at the number of new squatters who took advantage of a bad situation.

Although the Cicalos were able to leave the campgrounds and purchase a one-family home, Marie felt a deep commitment to her neighbors. Saying she understood the owners had a right to sell, Marie still hoped they would do something for the people who needed to leave. As a result, Marie became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking relocation funds on behalf of those who needed assistance.

Toms River Attorney Kevin Starkey took on the plight of the dislocated residents at no cost to them. An Ocean County judge directed Starkey to file his claims with the Department of Consumer Affairs, subsequently transferred to the Office of Administrative Law. A ruling remains pending.

Barry Bielat, spokesperson for Surf and Stream, submits the property owners have already helped what he calls the campers. He said that only three or four actually asked for assistance. Between money not paid during the COVID rental moratorium and notice of the sale, Bielat estimated he and his partners lost over $1 million in back rent and utilities. He claims they received less than $20,000 in COVID relief funds.

“Approximately 130 campers were evicted for non-payment,” said Bielat. “We have not gone after back rent and gave all campers the opportunity to remove their RVs with approximately 60 left for us to remove.”

Visitors will one day come to appreciate the open space preserved for recreational enjoyment. It remains home to an assortment of colorful ducks, geese, and other splendid creatures of nature.

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gun fire, he led his forces on their mission to disable 155-mm cannons that were aimed to keep invaders off the beaches. It was necessary to take out those guns before the rest of the forces came to shore. However, the guns had been moved. Lomell spotted markings in an area that looked like something heavy had been moved through there. He followed the trail and disabled the guns, saving countless lives.

Months later, the Rangers would be ordered to take Hill 400, a strategic location in Germany. Many had failed but the Rangers charged and caught the enemy by surprise. They held the hill for the rest of the day, though only 25 of them survived. Lomell suffered a concussion and injured his arm in the battle.

He would be wounded again during the Battle of the Bulge. Tom Brokaw has a chapter dedicated to him in “The Greatest Generation.”

Lomell settled in Toms River. He was an attorney and businessman, as well as a member of the board of education and trustee of the Ocean County College Foundation. He passed away in 2011. This wouldn’t be the first thing named after him; a connector road at Garden State Parkway exit 83 is called “Lomell Lane.”

The Brick facility was named after James J. Howard, who represented the 3rd District in Congress from 1965 until his death in office in 1988.

He is known for highlighting the dangers of faulty M16 rifles used in Vietnam. He is also responsible for creating the 55 mph speed limit and establishing the drinking age at 21. His name also adorns housing in Fort Monmouth and the portion of Interstate 195 in New Jersey.

Timeline

It took many years to even get to this point.

Currently, veterans travel to Brick’s James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic for their needs. They have complained that the facility is understaffed and that it doesn’t have enough parking. Also, some of them have to travel up to East Orange for certain services.

Towns vied against each other to entice the VA to set up the clinic in their location, but ultimately the Toms River site was chosen. There were the expected bureaucratic setbacks and red tape along the way.

The new building will be about twice the size, measuring 68,000 square feet. It will neighbor the county’s new social services building when that’s completed. There is also a bus stop and other amenities nearby.

Hill estimates that it could open spring of 2024.

FD Stonewater, of Arlington, VA, is the developer. Smithgroup, an architectural, engineering and planning firm; Harvey Cleary builders; and T&M Associates, an engineering company, will also be involved.

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Ocean County CERT Meetings

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Emergency Response Team has meetings the second Wednesday of every month except July. Meetings /training will take place at O.C. Fire & EMS Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ.

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What Causes People To See Or Smell Weird Things

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The first time I heard of a person smelling something bad that wasn’t actually there was when I worked in long-term care facilities in the 1990s. I knew several patients that would say they smelled “burned rubber” or “mold” or “something rotten” in the room, and asked if I smelled it too. I did not.

Phantosmia is the medical term for the perception of an odor that is not actually present. It is also known as an “olfactory hallucination.” The phantom odor can be perceived as pleasant or unpleasant and can vary in intensity. One possible cause for this is a temporal lobe problem/seizure. Your temporal lobes are on the sides of your head in the area where you get a tension headache. Other possible causes of phantosmia include:

• Upper respiratory infection or sinusitis

• Head injury

• Exposure to certain chemicals or toxins

• Certain medications

• Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis

• Certain types of tumors (olfactory neuroblastoma)

• Olfactory nerve damage or dysfunction

Photopsia is the medical term for the perception of flashing lights or sparks. It can also refer to visual disturbances that resemble flickering or flashing lights. One possible cause for this is a temporal lobe problem/seizure.

Other possible causes of photopsia include:

• Migraine headaches

• Retinal detachment or age-related macular degeneration

• Epilepsy

• Side effects of certain medications

• Vitamin deficiency, especially B12, folate, thiamine, vitamin A

• Alcohol or drug abuse

Temporal lobe seizures can cause both phan-

tosmia and photopsia and this condition is typically treated with medication, specifically anti-epileptic drugs. The most commonly used AEDs for temporal lobe seizures include carbamazepine, topiramate, lamotrigine and phenytoin.

Symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure can include:

• Sensory disturbances, such as a sudden, strange smell or taste

• Déjà vu or hallucinations

• Emotional changes, such as fear or anxiety

• Auditory symptoms, such as hearing noises or voices

• Visual symptoms, such as seeing flashing lights or hallucinations

• A feeling of rising or falling

• Numbness or tingling in the face or body

• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

• Loss of consciousness or confusion

• Memory loss or confusion after the seizure. Other potential interventions for temporal lobe seizures include cannabidiol (CBD supplements), vagal nerve stimulation, and/or a strict ketogenic diet.

Temporal lobe problems and seizures can go undiagnosed for years. They can cause a variety of symptoms that come and go such as sensory disturbances, mood swings, auditory or visual symptoms, difficulty speaking, confusion, and memory loss.

Temporal lobe seizures are one common cause of symptoms like phantosmia and photopsia. Getting proper treatment for the condition can limit the frequency of episodes that you have. Seeing an ophthalmologist, ENT doctor, and neurologist is important in order to have a complete workup. If you’d like to read the longer more comprehensive version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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Sheriff ’s Office To Be Reviewed For Best Practice Standards

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – All of the operating procedures of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be examined next month.

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) are scheduled to review the office’s policies and procedures, man-

agement, operations, and support services on Feb. 2 and 3, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

The Sheriff said, “verification by the team that the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office meets the Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement

professional excellence.”

Mastronardy added that as part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by calling or emailing the office. The public can call 732-929-4748 from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 Email comments can be sent to In-

ternalAffairsOCSheriff@co.ocean.nj.us.

Phone call comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. For information about the standards, contact Captain Robert Woardell at 732-288-7630.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office must comply with NJSACOP Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (LEAP) standards in order to achieve accredited status.

Sheriff Mastronardy added, “accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”

According to Harry J. Delgado, the Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, “the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed.

“Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status,” he added. Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

“The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, under the direction of Sheriff Mastronardy, does an outstanding job in protecting our citizens and also implementing programs that assist and provide outreach to all of our communities,” Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn, liaison to the Sheriff’s Department said.

For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email hdelgado@njsacop.org

Don’t Fear Probate!

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

One of the most common statements I hear when I am discussing estate planning with my clients is: “How do I avoid probate?” or its alternative: “I want to avoid probate.” My answer to such comments is: “Why do you fear probate?” In most cases the response I receive is (1) “I hear probate is very expensive and can wipe out my estate;” (2) “I hear that probate can take a long time and tie up my estate for years”; or (3) “If my Will is fi led for probate, anyone can see what it says.”

The reality is that none of these reasons to avoid probate applies to New Jersey. The probate process in New Jersey, and in Ocean County specifically, is simple, inexpensive and usually takes less than 15 minutes. In fact, it usually takes me longer to explain the probate process than it actually takes to do. In fact, many of the “horror stories” people hear about the probate process almost always occur in other states where the probate process can be both time consuming and expensive. In New Jersey to probate a Will, you will need the original Will, an original death certificate, the names and addresses of the beneficiaries named in the Will (and any other heirs not named in the Will) and the Social Security Number of the person named in the Will as the executor.

With these documents in hand, the executor named in the Will must go to

the Surrogate office in the county in which the decedent was a resident at the time of death. In most cases it is unnecessary to make an appointment. After signing in with the receptionist, the executor will be called to meet with one of the probate clerks. The clerk will take the documents and then prepare the probate documents. In general, the executor will have to sign three different documents in the presence of the probate clerk. Thereafter, the Surrogate office will send the executor what are called Letters Testamentary which then allow the executor to act in place of the decedent to marshal the estate assets, satisfy the estate debts and then to distribute the estate assets as directed by the Will. The fee for probate is based on the number pages in the Will. For example, a four-page Will costs $115.00 to probate, hardly an expense that will wipe out an estate.

Although the Will becomes a public record after it is fi led for probate, in my opinion this is of little concern. While it may be a concern for famous people, most of the people reading this article are not so famous that anyone would make a trip to the Surrogate office to read their Wills. The probate process in New Jersey is not a difficult or expensive process and no one should fear the probate process.

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The Eastern Coyote – Elusive, Adaptable, And Opportunistic

By Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The Eastern Coyote is considered a wild member of the canine family. They occupy most municipalities in New Jersey. Coyotes are extremely adaptable and maintain a low profile. They are wary of people and rarely display aggressive behavior. Property damage attributable to coyotes is low. They arrived in our state approximately 80 years ago. Coyotes grow to about three to four feet in length and approximately 20-24 inches in height. The weight of a male can range between 30-45 pounds, whereas the female, between 26 and 40 pounds.

Coyotes diversify their diet and are consid-

ered opportunistic omnivores, consuming small to large prey such as insects, voles, frogs, rabbits, young deer, injured deer, and raccoons. When they are unable to obtain meat, they will easily consume nuts, fruits, and eggs. Although not their fi rst choice, during lean times when natural sources are not available, they will even consume pet food and bird seed. Chances of a coyote raiding your trash can is very rare.

Coyotes live as a lifelong bonded mated pair and occasionally with those young born of that year. Mating occurs during the months of January to March and the gestation period is 60-63 days. Birthing is done in a den dug out by the female, but she often will search for an existing abandoned burrow. Four to seven pups are common but on occasion litters can range from one to twelve. Pups are weaned between five and nine weeks. Their fi rst reproductive cycle occurs at 10 months, but more often breeding occurs at two years. Their lifespan in the wild is 10-14 years.

Since the gray wolf population was extirpated from most of the northeast, coyotes fill an important ecological niche, preying on similar animals as the wolf. They thrive in suburban areas and when no top predator is present, will feed on songbirds, turtles, cats and red fox.

Possession or use of any steel-jawed leghold type traps are illegal in New Jersey. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/ or federal permits. Violating New Jersey laws protecting wildlife, which includes harm inflicted upon any animal, are punishable by law.

Break The Bleak Of Winter

BRICK – Are you down because of the dreary, cold, dank days of winter? Then join Angelic Health Speakers Bureau is offering Having a Bright Heart in the Bleak Midwinter February 17 1:30 p.m.

Presented by Angelic Health spiritual care staff, the program will focus on embracing time for reflection, suggestions for spiritual comfort in aging, overcoming the blues during winter feelings of isolation. Light lunch to be provided.

Registration required by February 10 by calling 732-451-6185, or email nkinnevy@angelichospice.net. All sessions will be held at Town Square at the Jersey Shore Adult Day Care and Enrichment Center Laurel Square Plaza 1930 Route 88, Brick.

Snooki Returns, Talks About Seaside Being More Family-Friendly

By Bob Vosseller

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Customers don’t always flock to a store just because its owner will be there but when the store is The Snooki Shop, that is a whole other situation.

Snooki, born in 1987, is actually Nicole Polizzi LaVale. She appeared in the popular reality TV show “Jersey Shore” and its spinoffs “Snooki & JWoww”, and “Floribama Shore.” “Jersey Shore” was filmed in Miami Beach during its second season.

Snooki and her co-star Jennifer Lynn Farley - better known as JWoww - starred in their own show filmed at one point in Pelican Island and rented to them by borough businessman Mike Loundy who also rented the Seaside Heights beach house to the Jersey Shore crew for the original show. Pelican Island is the piece of land that you drive through after you cross the bridge to Seaside.

Snooki told Jersey Shore Online.com/ Toms River Times, “the store has been doing great. Obviously, this is my stomping grounds from “Jersey Shore.” I have two other locations, Madison New Jersey and in New York and when I thought of a third location and where I should bring it, it was Seaside.

“I love Seaside. I know everyone here. I know Mike Loundy and I saw the place open and I said, ‘Can I grab it?’ I grabbed it and I think it’s perfect,” she added.

As to some of the recent changes made within the borough including the removal of some familiar night spots of the “Jersey Shore” crew, Snooki replied, “personally, for me I’m sad that Bamboo and Karma and some of the places we used to go to are gone but now being a mom, everything has started to be more family oriented so I’m not mad over it.”

Snooki added, “everything changes.” She owns a summer home in Toms River but is enjoying her family life. She did recall her time in Pelican Island for her spinoff series. “I loved Pelican Island. It was very exclusive and quiet so it was good for my kids.”

As to her merchandise in the shop, “I wanted to keep it more Jersey Shore like my mugs that I love collecting now, me getting arrested on the beach, a lot of Jersey Shore funny stuff. I have a lot of mom stuff because I am a mom of three but I also like club attire so it is a mix everything,” she added.

Snooki said, “basically, when you come into my store you are shopping from my closet.”

Regarding motherhood, “I have 10-yearold, Lorenzo, Giovanna is 8 and my little one Angelo, is 3 so I have three little ones and I just got a dog so my house is chaotic just like any other mom,” she added with a laugh.

She was pleased with the turnout for her visit to the shop. “It was great to see my fans, my besties and it was nice to have an intimate event with all of them.”

Her appearance at her shop drew fans from as far as Pennsylvania, New York and of course north Jersey. They wanted to meet her, be photographed with her and check out what was in the boutique. They told Jersey

Shore Online.com that they were happy they made the trip.

“She was very patient and very nice,” said Madison Sanders of Staten Island, holding several bags of items she purchased.

Sanders was joined by her two friends who made the long-distance trip to meet the star and to go shopping. Alexa Agostino came out from Old Bridge. “We had to do this.

She was very nice.”

Wearing the Snooki Shop shirt for the occasion and matching Snooki’s height was Olivia Cervantes, 16, of Bensalem, Pa. who said “a lot of people call me Snooki at my school because they say I look like her.”

“She even said that too,” Cervantes added.

The series is believed to MTV’s highest rated show ever and it put the borough in

an international spotlight. Not all of that spotlight was welcome however as the show featured some of the drama and violations of the law.

That included Snooki’s own beach front arrest filmed during the third season of Jersey Shore, for disorderly conduct and criminal annoyance of others. She faced recently (Snooki - See Page 31)

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February Programs For Adults At Library

MANCHESTER – Did you know that the Manchester Library offers free programs for adults every month? They have something for every interest! Here is a list of the programs for February:

Manchester Shore Memory Café –February 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Persons diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s), are provided

with the opportunity to engage with peers in a relaxed, unstructured environment that promotes social engagement and support. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey on the first Thursday of every month. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit their website ( alz.org ).

In the Driver’s Seat – Steering Finances for Caregivers and Survivors. February 6 at 2 p.m. Learn more about the responsibilities of caring for and protecting another person’s finances. Presented by M&T Bank.

African-American Contributions to Jazz – February 11 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with a concert by

the Florian

Combo. Preventing Medicare Fraud - Don’t be a Victim – February 13 at 10 a.m. Find out how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. The presenter is Charles Clarkson, Esq., from Senior Medicare Patrol who will also answer your questions. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Branch.

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Across

1 Devices that may shed some light on a situation

10 “4X2=8” rapper from Korea

13 Got credit, in a way?

15 Consumed

16 Simple cocktail

18 Agcy. whose logo is an eagle holding a scale

19 Freelancer’s info

20 Event that might be called “morp”

22 Two dry gallons

23 “__ Ma–anitas”: Mexican birthday song

26 Artisan at Kells

27 De Armas of “No Time to Die”

28 Semisolid dessert 30 Flax fabric 31 Fast tracks?

33 Element of 1990s fashion

34 Sticks in windows

35 Stand in a painting class

36 Tries out

37 Handheld or holding hands, for short

40 Performs brilliantly

42 __ Moines

43 Did some digging

44 Many a Mugler garment

46 In the stars

47 Reddit Q&A

48 Celebration where many are out on the streets?

52 Bestie

53 Cry of horrible realization?

54 Class for some immigrants: Abbr.

55 Cool footwear Down

1 Place for some nail

trims

2 Camp nurse’s item

3 Great Hill People

4 Flair

5 __ flare

6 Tally

7 Pilates roll

8 Employee’s perk: Abbr.

9 Provided backup, in a way

10 Twosomes

11 Flashers in a club

12 Sycophants

14 __-variance tradeoff

17 Brooklyn MiLB team

21 Stripes, florals, etc.

23 “I got this!”

24 Herb honored with a National Medal of Arts in 2013

25 Sucked hard

28 Cancel one’s order?

29 Go against

31 Paired symbols, for short 32 Seasons, as pasta water

33 Wants for nothing

34 Nation in the Lucayan Archipelago

35 __ room

37 Latke ingredient

38 “Dexter’s Laboratory” older sister

39 One of three snake species native to Britain

41 Assistant who can control HomeKit accessories

43 Cruel

45 Sturdy tan work boots, slangily

46 Album buyers, presumably

49 Auerbach of the Black Keys

50 Prefix with “pop” or “rock”

51 Hard-hitting sound

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“New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture,”

By

William J. Lewis

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society on February 5th at 2 p.m. for “New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture,” by William J. Lewis.

Deep within the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the Piney people have built a vibrant culture and industry from working the natural landscape around them. Foraging skills learned from the local Lenapes were passed down through generations of Piney families who gathered many of the same wild floral products that became staples of the Philadelphia and New York dried flower markets. Important figures such as John Richardson have sought to lift the Pineys from rural poverty by recording and marketing their craftsmanship. As the state government sought to preserve the Pine Barrens and develop the region, Piney culture was frequently threatened and stigmatized. Author and advocate William J. Lewis charts the history of the Pineys, what being a Piney means today and their legacy

among the beauty of the Pine Barrens.

William J. Lewis is a lifetime resident of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, as were multiple generations of his family before him. He shares his Piney adventures on social media networks under “Piney Tribe.” He preaches exploration without exploitation and to teach our children to be tomorrow’s environmental stewards. After proudly serving as a U.S. Marine, William went on to graduate from Rider University; he founded an environmental nonprofit to get kids outdoors and has served in leadership roles for both governmental and New Jersey nonprofit organizations. His travel mileage stretches across the globe from many locations in the United States to the Horn of Africa, which has helped in enriching his perspective of our New Jersey Pine Barrens.

To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory. zoom@gmail.com.

Vo-Tech Open House

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School would like to invite you to their Open House Event on February 2. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the diverse programs and career paths offered by OCVTS. The school is committed to their mission of preparing students for job placement or continuing education, including college.

Who Should Attend? High school students/ parents, graduating seniors and adult learners. Choose from over 30 Career Training Programs for High School Students & Adults.

Tour our State-of-the-Art Facilities

Meet & Talk with Program Instructors

Observe Student Demonstrations & More

Locations: Toms River Center, Brick Center, Jackson Center, Waretown Center, Grunin Performing Arts Center, Little Egg Harbor (Cuisine on the Green).

Graduating seniors & adults come to a special info session just prior to open house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Toms River Location.

Have Questions? Email: admissions@ mail.ocvts.org.

Sports Staff Needed For Ocean County Parks

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you looking for a fun summer Job? Do you like being outside and being active? The Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department has the perfect job for you! We are looking for friendly, motivated, sports-minded individuals to help instruct our sports programs to both children and adults throughout our Ocean

County Parks System. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with the public and might be looking for some experience teaching or coaching.

Competitive salary, starting at $17.50 an hour. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Victoria at 732-506-9090 ext. 5951 or email vwagner@co.ocean.nj.us.

The Astronomical World Of Harry Potter

TOMS RIVER – Celebrate your acceptance to the Novins Academy with activities and challenges! Learn which characters in the Harry Potter stories take their origins from the night sky in our specially themed Startalk.

From the bright star Sirius in Canis Major to some very magical creatures,

the night sky is fi lled with some of your favorite - and least favorite - characters! Program will take place on January 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium located on Ocean County College campus. Please Note: these shows will include fl ashing lights and laser effects!

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Free Dental Care For Ocean County Children To Give Kids A Smile

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TOMS RIVER – Local dentists, Dr. Elisa Velazquez and Dr. Matt Sones from Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates, will provide one day of free preventive and emergency pediatric dental care and, if necessary, make referrals for continuing treatment for children ages 12 and under as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

The one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS), will take place on February 3 and is part of the American Dental Association’s annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay. Dental decay is more common than common childhood diseases including asthma.

“Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” says Dr. Velazquez. “This program will touch the lives of so many of New Jersey’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it,” she said.

Children who come to Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA) for the program will receive a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction,

fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County.

Helping families in Ocean County with no insurance or with state insurance is the goal of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates.

Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates has three locations (Toms River, Manahawkin, and Cream Ridge) and the board-certified pediatric dentists provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, sedation dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign and special needs dentistry for all kids.

The site for Give Kids A Smile is 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River. Contact the office at 732-473-1123 to schedule an appointment and visit oceanpediatricdental.com for information on all our services.

Star Trek Fan Club Ready To Warp Into New Year Of Fun

JERSEY SHORE –The USS Challenger is a Star Trek fan club based out of Ocean

$150

County, and a proud chapter of STARFLEET, the world’s largest International Star Trek fan club.

The group is boldly going forward with a new year of activities, meetings and fun and their next meeting will be 1 p.m. on February 5, at the Seaside Heights Community Center located at 1000 Bay Blvd., Seaside Heights

The club gets together regularly for meetings, parties, conventions, movie nights, community events, and of course, to talk about sci-fi, fantasy, comic books and much more.

For further information call Recruiting officer Bill Schmidt at 732-575-6904 or chapter chairman Bob Vosseller at 856-4956476. You can also e-mail starfleetrecruiter4usschallenger@aol.com or beamaboard@ aol.com. Visit usschallenger.org and like us on Facebook at USS Challenger.

Silvio M. Silvi Neil D. Honschke Ralph F. Fedele

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retired Ocean County Judge Damien Murray in court who following a plea bargain, sentenced her to a $500 fine and community service with the two charges being dropped.

Polizzi married her Jersey Shore co-star Jionni LaVale on November 29, 2014.

“Snooki & JWoww” was a different type of show as it focused on the two friends’ lives. It was executive produced by Jersey Shore Producer SallyAnn Salsano of 495 Productions and its stars described the reality show as a modern-day Laverne & Shirley.

It ran from June 21, 2012 to February 4, 2015. The fi rst season had the pair living in a former fi rehouse in Jersey City and it was Polizzi’s pregnancy, disclosed during the show, that led to a change in tone veering

away from the kind of party antics that was so popular in “Jersey Shore.”

Toms River and Point Pleasant Beach denied requests to film in those communities and Manchester Township was chosen as a filming location - a decision that was met with some controversy by some of the township’s residents.

Snooki gained popularity through both series and appeared on numerous TV talk shows. She was earning $150,000 per episode of “Jersey Shore” by its last season. She served as guest hostess for WWE Raw in 2011 and competed in WrestleMania XXVII that same year.

She made a memorable cameo appearance in 2014 playing herself in a ninth season episode of the CW horror series Supernatural. The plot of the episode called “Blade Runners” had her playing a demon.

–Photo By Bob Vosseller Nicole Polizzi LaVale poses inside her Seaside Heights based boutique that opened last year. She made a special appearance meeting shoppers and fans.

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League of Municipalities Approves Liquor License Changes

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy’s 2023 State of the State Address covered a wide variety of topics, including the League’s long-sought reforms to the Liquor License application process and the inability to offer new licenses. The New Jersey State League of Municipalities leadership issued the following statement on Governor Murphy’s proposal to have New Jersey join the vast majority of states where obtaining a liquor license is a clear, open, and straightforward process:

“Society has drastically changed since Franklin Roosevelt was president and New Jersey’s ability to issue liquor licenses needs to join the long list of those positive changes,” stated League President and Millstone Borough Mayor Raymond S. Heck. “A relic of post-prohibition reforms in the 1930s, New Jersey’s process to obtain a liquor license has been badly broken for many decades and we applaud Governor Murphy’s proposal. The League, and our Liquor License Reform Task Force, is eager to vigorously participate in this process, including the development of new consumption licenses for the growing craft beer, wine, and spirits industry that creates jobs and economic activity in our

communities while providing broader access to liquor licenses.”

“This has been a long-sought reform, and we have been anticipating details since Governor Murphy discussed the need for reform at the Delegates’ Luncheon at the League Conference this past November” said League Executive Director Michael F. Cerra. “The initial proposal, with the phasing out of the population cap and the ability for municipalities to generate needed revenue, are steps in the right direction.”

The League applauds the Governor’s remarks to combat the opioid epidemic and municipalities across the state, along with the League’s Opioid Task Force, looks forward to partnering with the state to help eliminate the epidemic.

Lastly, as most of New Jersey’s municipalities are in the middle of crafting their 2023 budget, those that participate in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) still have no agreement on additional state revenue to reduce the crushing 22% increase facing municipalities that participate in the SHBP. While conversations are ongoing, this issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible to minimize budgetary and revenue issues.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Mark Mauriello, a former Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), was sworn in as a member of the Pinelands Commission’s 15-member board.

“Mark Mauriello brings decades of experience and expertise in crafting and administering regulations that protect New Jersey’s environment,” said Susan R. Grogan, Acting Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission. “We look forward to working with him as we continue our efforts to preserve, protect and enhance the Pinelands.”

“I would like to thank Governor Murphy for this appointment and am honored to join the Pinelands Commission as a Commissioner,” Mauriello said. “I look forward to working with my fellow Commissioners and the dedicated Commission staff to promote orderly development of the Pinelands, while protecting and preserving the unique resources of the Pinelands.”

Mr. Mauriello joined the Pinelands Commission as a gubernatorial appointee in November 2022, and he replaces Ocean County leader and builder Gary Quinn on the agency’s board.

Mr. Mauriello began his career with the NJDEP in May 1980, after earning a bachelor’s degree in geology from Middlebury College in Vermont. He accepted a position as a shoreline mapping specialist with the New Jersey Geological Survey, and during the 1980s and 1990s he rose through the ranks of the Division of Coastal Resources and Land Use Regulation Division and was appointed as Division Director in 2002. In 2006, Mr. Mauriello was selected by NJDEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson to be Assistant Commissioner for Land Use Management. In November 2008, Mr. Mauriello was nominated by Governor Jon S. Corzine to serve as Commissioner of the NJDEP, replacing newly confirmed U.S. Environmen-

tal Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson. He served in that capacity from November 2008 until his retirement from NJDEP in January 2010. Throughout his 30year career with the NJDEP, Mr. Mauriello gained extensive experience in land use regulation, natural hazard management and mitigation, coastal zone management and floodplain management. Upon retiring from NJDEP in January 2010, Mr. Mauriello formed Mark Mauriello Consulting, LLC, specializing in coastal zone management, floodplain management, land use regulation and regulatory compliance. In March 2010, he accepted a position as Director of Environmental Affairs and Planning with Edgewood Properties. In this capacity, Mr. Mauriello is responsible for overseeing the company’s environmental programs and planning initiatives and serves as an advisor on regulatory issues and property acquisitions. He also serves as vice-president of

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the Board of Trustees of New Jersey Future, vice-president of the Board of Trustees of American Littoral Society and as a Board member of the New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management.

After swearing in Mr. Mauriello, the Pinelands Commission adopted separate resolutions honoring former Commissioner Quinn and former Commissioner Jane Jannarone for their service.

Mr. Quinn served as a gubernatorial representative on the Pinelands Commission from July 27, 2011 to November 21, 2022. He brought a wealth of experience in municipal and county government to the Commission. He served on the Lacey Township Committee for 15 years, including five years as Mayor and five years as Deputy Mayor. He was also a member of the Lacey Township Planning Board and the Lacey Township Board of Education. He is currently serving his second term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

Ms. Jannarone served as Cumberland County’s representative on the Commission

from June 12, 2014 until her resignation on December 1, 2022. She previously served as a member of the Cumberland County Board of County Commissioners and she is a real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience.

In addition to the resolutions, canvas prints of Pinelands photos taken by Commission staff will be gifted to Mr. Quinn and Ms. Jannarone in appreciation for their years of dedicated service.

The Pinelands Commission is an independent state agency that is charged with protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the 938,000-acre state Pinelands Area, which includes parts or all of 53 municipalities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Ocean counties.

The Commission’s 15-member board consists of seven members who are appointed by the New Jersey Governor, one member appointed by each of the seven Pinelands counties, and one member appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Commission members are unpaid volunteers who dedicate countless hours of their time and expertise while serving on the Commission.

AAUW Northern Ocean County Meeting

OCEAN COUNTY – American Association of University Women (AAUW Northern Ocean County Branch) is having a Zoom meeting on February 13. After a short business meeting from 6 to 7 p.m., at 7 p.m. the Summit College Club Branch

will present our speaker, Edwina Sessons, on What Inclusion Really Means. Ms. Sessons is the AAUW NJ Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). For the Zoom Link, contact Program Director Beth Maher at bethmahe@gmail.com.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of jan 28 - feb 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Curate your contact list. Who you know might make a bigger difference to your success than what you know. Someone might work harder or do better just to earn your high esteem in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Social get-togethers may revolve a businesslike purpose in the week ahead, so your love life may need to wait. Join forces with others to brainstorm a solution or find creative ways to make things efficient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think before you spend. You might need to stretch dollars further to pay bills in the week to come. Your ability to stay within the budget and handle obligations will improve if you keep longterm goals in mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain respectful of other people’s knowledge and experience. Conflicts may occur if you are too eager to air your opinions or jump into action. Be more thoughtful and there will be no need for a confrontation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen to trustworthy advice from someone who has real experience and a deep understanding. You may be able to move forward now but possibly could encounter unexpected obstacles late in the week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You should be able to achieve some near-term goals in the week ahead if you discipline yourself and focus on the important details. You’ll be able to produce better results through your own efforts rather than relying on other people.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be kind and friendly, but don’t be afraid to set a boundary or say “no” if you can’t help out. Some people might expect you to do favors, donate your time, or offer free samples at your own expense in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cross the finish line by being practical as well as clever. A loved one or partner might act as a mirror that shows both the flaws and the genius of your ideas. You should be able to handle any possible problems in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy, but don’t let compliments go to your head. Just because you are having a great time doesn’t mean you can take someone for granted. Concentrate on upholding commitments to loved ones this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Complicated problems probably have a simple solution. Take advantage of flashes of insight as the week begins. You may be able to experiment or take advantage of interesting business trends in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Set an excellent example by displaying a “can do” attitude. Discuss family issues today while the facts are clear. In the week ahead, use friendly give-andtake to break down barriers and build team spirit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Accept what can’t be changed, at least for now. Focus on being sympathetic toward others and honoring their decisions. By the end of the week, you could be able to begin a new project successfully or fulfill your promises.

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